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January IT workshops for students and class instructors

The 2nd semester will soon start, let’s get prepared! Check out the following workshop details from ITS website.

Online repository for recorded IT workshops for students

All recorded sessions of IT skill training workshops for students can be accessed at Online Training Resources. Topics included research tools, Microsoft O365, Adobe, IT security, Python, Machine Learning and Neural Networks, etc.

PolyU GenAI app update to include the latest GPT-3.5 1106 model

Effective from 1 Jan 2024, staff and teachers will be able to use GPT-3.5 1106 model on PolyU GenAI app via Azure Open AI Cloud service in seven new regions hosting Data Centers.

Act Now: Strengthen Endpoint Device Security by Enrolling Non-Domain PCs & Workstations

Department PCs and notebooks not joined to the PolyU domain and lacking security protection software enlarge our attack surface.

Simple enrolment process for strengthening endpoint device security

Desktop PCs and notebooks at departments not yet joined PolyU domain for inclusion in security software protection should leverage University endpoint device protection software via a simple enrolment process.

Temporary suspension on student access to LEARN@PolyU (理學網) subjects during examination period

To ensure a fair and secure examination environment, student access to LEARN@PolyU (理學網) online materials for selected Course ID will be temporarily suspended during examination sessions per request from subject class teachers.

Update on PolyU GenAI application

Beginning from 1 November 2023, several changes have been implemented to enhance the experience of staff and students using PolyU GenAI application.

Tips for setting up Wi-Fi services on your mobile device

The campus provides Wi-Fi services in various public spaces and buildings, including all lecture halls, general teaching rooms, Student Computer Centre, library, sports centres, canteens, and other common areas around the campus. You can access the campus network on your mobile device by connecting to the SSID PolyUWLAN.

Zoom Chat Channels and session recordings retention period arrangement

To ensure the efficient use of digital resources, Zoom Chat Channels of Semester 1 and session recordings saved on Zoom and Class Collaborate Cloud on or before 22 December 2023 (Academic Year 2023/24 Semester 1 exam end day) will be removed from respective Cloud storage on 14 January 2024.

Safeguard University data on staff’s personal mobile phone

Staff members use personal smart phones to run Microsoft applications for business communications and collaborations.